Louisa May Alcott

Broschiertes Buch

Eight Cousins

Beschreibung

"Eight Cousins" by Louisa May Alcott is a charming coming-of-age novel that follows the story of Rose Campbell, a young orphaned girl who is sent to live with her aunts and uncle. Rose is raised in a peaceful and traditional setting, but her life takes a drastic turn when she meets her seven male cousins, each with his own personality and eccentricities. Rose's path of self-discovery and growth as she navigates the trials and delights of her new family dynamics is expertly depicted by Alcott. The novel, set in the nineteenth century, tackles themes of family, identity, and gender roles. Rose's contacts with her relatives cause her to reconsider conventional norms and form her own beliefs. Rose learns to accept her individuality and forge her own path in a world that frequently restricts women with the help of her wise and eccentric Uncle Alec. Alcott portrays her progressive views on women's education and empowerment via Rose's experiences, while also emphasizing the significance of family relationships. The novel is filled with uplifting moments, subtle comedy, and moral lessons. Readers are treated to a story of human growth and the transformational power of love and support as Rose matures and forms bonds with her relatives.

Autor

Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist and poet, was born in 1832 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Alcott was the daughter of the famous visionary Bronson Alcott and was friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Her education was under the direction of her father, for a time at his old Temple School in Boston and, later, at home. She turned to writing in order to increase the family income and had many short stories printed in magazines and newspapers. In addition to writing, she worked as a teacher, governess, and Civil War nurse, as well as being an advocate of abolition, women's rights, and prohibition. After her experiences she wrote Hospital Sketches (1864) which won wide praise, followed by an adult novel, Moods. She is best known as the author of the novel Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. Little Women is generally based on Alcott's childhood experiences with her three sisters. Alcott was writing of her own incense experiences with fame. She expired in 1888 and is buried in Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord Massachusetts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 226g
• ISBN-13: 9789359325026
• ISBN-10: 9359325023
• Artikelnr.: 69728818